Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman, who was selected 22nd overall in the 2012 MLB draft, was banned 50 games after testing positive for Methylhexaneamine today. He issued a release afterwards:

Despite taking precautions to avoid violating the minor league testing program, I unknowingly ingested a banned stimulant that was in an over-the-counter supplement. Nonetheless, I accept full responsibility and I want to apologize to the Toronto Blue Jays organization, my family, my teammates, and the Blue Jays fans everywhere. I look forward to putting this behind me and rejoining my teammates.

Stroman, who went to Duke, was viewed as one of the most advanced players in the draft, someone who could help a team out of the bullpen in the very near future. However, the 50-game ban will push back his timetable, since he won’t get back on the mound until next May. The 21-year-old right-hander had a 3.26 ERA and a 23/9 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings out of the pen between SS Single-A Vancouver and Double-A New Hampshire this season.

Harvey, 29, spent 2018 with the Mets and Reds, posting an aggregate 4.94 ERA with a 131/37 K/BB ratio in 155 innings. He started off poorly with the Mets, so they traded him to the Reds in early May. He pitched much better in Cincinnati.

Harvey should have a spot secured at the back of the Angels’ rotation, but health and performance can always change that leading up to Opening Day.